I love a themed Christmas tree -- I do a new theme every year. It's one of my favorite holiday activities with the family! #MichaelsMakers asked me to share some of my favorite tree decorating tips as part of the #TagATree campaign this holiday season!
(Did you see all of the Michaels Makers Dream Trees? You can check out Michaels The Glue String blog to see all 30!)
Let's start with this … [Read more...]

I love being a part of the Michaels Makers team. It's so fun to come up with a project each month with a theme! And so when Michaels asked if I would take part in their #DreamTree Challenge I was so excited. This is the third year that I have partnered with Michaels to create a tree. And it really is one of the highlights of my year. I love decorating for Christmas and it's so fun to think up a … [Read more...]

Advent calendars are one of our favorite Holiday family traditions -- I love the meaning behind them and the JOY they bring my kids.
So when Plaid sent me some of their new Martha Stewart paints and stencils in the mail, I thought it might be fun to make some hand-painted ornaments as an advent calendar. And I thought the little beadboard display area that we created in our family room would … [Read more...]